Title: Regional Health Emergency Coordinator

State Role Title: Policy Planning Spec II

Hiring Range: $98,506.00 - $102,862.00

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Virginia Department of Health

Location: MOBILE WORKERS SW

Agency Website: www.vdh.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

This is a restricted position, which is solely funded by the Public Health Emergency Preparedness Cooperative Agreement for a 1 year period ending June 30, 2027. The availability of funding is scheduled for review before the grant expiration date and periodically thereafter. Continued employment is contingent on the continued availability of funds.

The Office of Emergency Preparedness and Response is a seeking a Regional Emergency Health Coordinators (RHEC) to support emergency preparedness and response efforts across Virginia, serving the Southwest Region.

This mobile-worker position plays a vital role in coordinating preparedness planning and emergency response activities among Local Health Districts, Central Office, and external partners. RHECs help ensure efficient communication, streamlined operations, and effective regional coordination, particularly during public health emergencies. By maintaining strong regional leadership and collaboration, these roles directly support statewide readiness and the Commonwealth's ability to respond quickly and effectively to emergencies.

Minimum Qualifications
• Considerable knowledge of planning and policy development and
implementation, program evaluation and research methodology for the
health care industry.
• Knowledge of public health principles and practices.
• Ability to work independently, communicate effectively, both orally and in
writing, and to interpret social science and epidemiological literature and
data.
• Skilled in data manipulation and analyses.

Additional Considerations

N/A

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to "Your Application" in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

VDH accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history which indicates your qualifications for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Isis Romero



Email: [email protected]